MSc Water: Science and Governance is a one year taught programme that provides a unique opportunity to engage in both social and environmental science perspectives on one of our planet’s most pressing challenges: global freshwater management. The interdisciplinary programme promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills, drawing on the university’s leading reputation in water research.
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KEY BENEFITS
- Gain advanced interdisciplinary understanding of the contemporary challenges of diverse water environments around the world based on lectures and seminars informed by cutting-edge research and policy
- Explore the socio-economic, political and environmental aspects of water allocation and management through engagement with leading international scientists and professionals from the water sector
- Take advantage of the London location for excellent opportunities for professional networking and to seek potential internships and jobs
KEY FACTS
Programme leader/s
Dr Naho Mirumachi
Awarding institution
King's College London
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent)
UK 180/ECTS 90
Duration
One year FT, two years PT, September to September
Location
Strand Campus
Student destinations
Students enter employment within the water sector, including working for government departments, water undertakings, environmental consultancies and NGOs, or alternatively develop a research career, using this programme as a foundation for PhD training.
Year of entry 2012
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